Sarah Mowder of the Planning and Regulatory Services Department provided an overview of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit two new single detached dwelling units on the subject lands. Ms. Mowder advised that staff’s recommendation was that the staff report be received for information purposes only and all comments be referred back to staff.
Shery Cherian, agent for the applicant, advised that the development application proposes to sever the property into two equal lands, and noted it will have minimal impact on the surrounding properties.
Tony Cicerello, 272 Douglas Road, expressed concerns with the proposed detached garages having access from Joyces Point Road. He noted safety and logistical concerns due to the narrow road width, as well as concerns regarding the impact the proposed development would have on traffic in the area.
Kathrine Mabley, 300 Douglas Road, shared her concerns with infill development in the area and the implications on Lake Wilcox. She questioned the ability of the pumping stations on Douglas Road and Joyces Point Road to service the additional development, and noted concerns with flooding and increased runoff of salt and chemicals into the Lake from Joyces Point Road. Ms. Mabley expressed concerns with the proposed development due to the increased density and lot coverage, and the orientation of the garages. She also noted that a number of residents are opposed to the current development proposal, as referenced in her submission distributed as Correspondence Item 3.1.3.
Alex Draper, 278 Douglas Road, shared his concerns with the lack of cohesiveness of the proposed development with the existing neighbourhood, due to the proposed height of the units and the garages directed towards Joyces Point Road.